How much does it cost to renew Nintendo online?

You will be charged $3.99 every 30 days, unless and until you cancel your membership by turning off automatic renewal under Account Information on Nintendo eShop or in your Nintendo Account Settings. Users 18 years of age or older must provide credit-card information or a PayPal account to start a free trial.
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Is Nintendo online $20 a year?

The good news is that Nintendo Switch Online costs less than PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass, at $20 a year. (You can also pay in installments, at $4 a month or $8 for three months, but the $20 for 12 months plan is the best value.)
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How much does a yearly subscription to Nintendo online cost?

Nintendo Switch Online: Individual - 1 month: $3.99, 3 months: $7.99, 1 year: $19.99. Provides a Nintendo Switch Online pass to 1 account. Access to online play. Full access to the Switch Online NES library.
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What happens when your Nintendo online expires?

If a Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, users won't be able to access their Save Data Cloud backups. However, Nintendo will allow users who resubscribe within 180 days to access their previous Save Data Cloud backups.
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Is it worth getting Nintendo online membership?

Nintendo Switch Online is a necessary subscription if you want to play Switch games on the internet, and it includes cool, bonus titles and extras. The Expansion Pass isn't worth the huge price hike it presents, though.
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Can I play online without Nintendo membership?

Can I play Nintendo Switch games online without becoming a member? A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to participate in co-op and competitive online features for many first- and third-party Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3 and Nintendo Switch Sports.
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Is Nintendo Online a one-time purchase?

If automatic renewal is set, once your free 7-day trial is over, your membership will be renewed via the automatic purchase of an individual 1-month (30 day) membership. If you do not wish to purchase a membership, you can terminate automatic renewal during the free trial and will not be charged.
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Can you get Nintendo online permanently?

If you purchase a Nintendo Switch Online membership, your membership will automatically renew for the selected price and subscription term unless you cancel it by turning off automatic renewal under Account Information on Nintendo eShop or in your Nintendo Account settings.
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Is Nintendo shutting down online services?

On April 9, 2024, Nintendo shut down the Nintendo Network. Online functions such as online play, global leaderboards, SpotPass, and most other online features of both the Wii U and 3DS are no longer accessible.
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How to get Nintendo Switch Online for free?

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select Nintendo Switch Online on the left side of the screen. If there is a banner saying You can start a free 7-day trial! in the upper right of the screen, select View/Change Membership directly below it.
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What's the point of Nintendo Switch Online?

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that launched on September 18, 2018, that lets members enjoy online play in compatible Nintendo Switch games, access a selection of classic NES games with online functionality, back up save data for most games, and use additional features for the Nintendo Switch Online ...
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Do you have to buy Nintendo online for every account?

No. The Nintendo Switch Online membership is not for one Nintendo Switch console, but for one Nintendo Account. As long as it's linked to your Nintendo Account, you can use the Nintendo Switch Online service from any Nintendo Switch console.
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Did Nintendo online used to be free?

History. The Nintendo Switch was announced in October 2016 and released on March 3, 2017. Nintendo stated in its pre-release announcements that the system would eventually require the purchase of a paid "online service" but that they would be available to all users at no charge until the service launched.
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Why did Nintendo charge me?

Your privacy and account security are important to Nintendo. If you see an unknown charge from Nintendo, it is possible the charge was: A recurring payment for a service or subscription that you authorized to automatically renew such as a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
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How to turn off automatic renewal Nintendo online?

To terminate automatic renewal

Tap the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Highlight “Nintendo Switch Online” on the left side of the screen. Select “Terminate Automatic Renewal” for the appropriate Nintendo Switch Online membership.
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How do I renew my Nintendo Switch online membership?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account when prompted. Choose the membership you want to purchase or extend, then select Proceed to Purchase. If you already have an existing Nintendo Switch Online membership, some memberships may be indicated with Cannot Be Purchased.
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Is Nintendo membership worth it?

Nintendo Switch Online offers a solid online multiplayer experience, cloud saves, and access to a library of classic games. The price of $19.99 for the individual plan is worth the services that the membership offers.
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Can I stack Nintendo online memberships?

You can purchase multiple memberships of the same type (individual or family) to extend your overall membership time, up to 3-years (1,095 days) total. Please note that you cannot combine time from a family membership and an individual membership.
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Can you play Mario Kart without Nintendo Online?

A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to play online. Wireless Play: 2 - 8 players (up to 2 per console) can race in a variety of different modes and courses. LAN Play: Up to 12 players can race via LAN connection.
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Do you need Nintendo online for Dead by Daylight?

This description was provided by the publisher. This software includes modes or features for which an internet connection and a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online are required. Any online play modes require a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online.
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Can I share my Nintendo online subscription?

Select “Add a member”. Select “Invite someone to your family group”. Enter the email address of the person you want to invite (they must have a Nintendo Account with the same email address).
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Are Nintendo Online accounts free?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian. Parents/guardians can supervise Nintendo Accounts of any age.
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How to get a Nintendo Account for free?

Use the "Create a Nintendo Account" button on the Nintendo homepage to create a free account. Users must have an email address and be 13 years or older to create an account. Users under the age of 13 should ask a parent or guardian to create an account first, and then add a child account under that.
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